Magcargo Raid Guide
Weak to Ground, Water, Fighting, Rock — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Magcargo.
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Magcargo. Tap a row for full stats.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Weather boost
- Sunny, Partly Cloudy
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 139
- Base Defense
- 191
- Base Stamina
- 137
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 936 | 1,165 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 996 | 1,240 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Magcargo resists Fire, Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Magcargo?
The top counter is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades at 54.5 DPS against Magcargo. Primal Kyogre (54.3) and Shadow Groudon (50) follow.
What is Magcargo weak to?
Magcargo takes super effective damage from Ground, Water, Fighting, Rock-type moves. Ground and Water is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.
How many trainers do I need to beat Magcargo?
Magcargo can be soloed. The six best counters average 50.5 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare.
Can Magcargo be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.
What weather boosts Magcargo?
Sunny, Partly Cloudy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 1,165–1,240 CP instead of 936–996. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Magcargo worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Magcargo sits at #38 in Great League. Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.
What is the best moveset for Magcargo?
The counter list on this page is for beating Magcargo. For the moves Magcargo should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.